kitchen

Hi everyone, I'm Jonas, and I'm really excited to be here! My friend wants me to put a kitchen in his basement (kitchen area is 45 sqf). I'm trying to figure out if there are websites where you can buy a whole kitchen set for that size not only the cabinets but also the countertops backsplash...

Hi, I have some marks/stains/damage on my kitchen ceiling which I am trying to identify, I am hopeful that somebody in this forum may be able to give me some pointers. I have limited experience with DIY and limited knowledge of building construction but will try to answer any questions you...

I am hoping someone may be able to offer some sound construction advice to help me determine if my internal partial stud and partial stramit board (Easiwall) is offering any support or bearing. I have provided images with coloured annotations for clarity, but the below description I hope paints...

Hi thought I'd try here for help my sisters moved into there new place and has sent me this video, she thinks changing the tap will help but... Any ideas it does this in the kitchen or when the washing machine or toilet is flushed. Tap buzz

Can anyone recommend a company that fits pumps in kitchens below ground? Our kitchen is partly below floor level and for 10 years we have had a pump that doesn't work very well. It has always caused such a bad smell in the kitchen and needs cleaning out every couple of weeks. The smell only...

Hello Hello DIYers I have just received a Howdens kitchen and I've already hit a wall attempting to start with the corner and spread out sideways. The plan states that the 1000mm unit is to be ending at 1231mm from the wall or 29cm off the wall. This is where the next 600 unit will begin, the...

Hi - on one side of our kitchen we have had a G4 bulb undercabinet light (see pic 5) replaced with a new transformer and LED strip ok. It's connected to a single switched spur. On the other side of the kitchen we wanted to replace the similar 2 G4 bulb light fittings (see pic 5) with LED strips...

Hi all. In a small flat kitchen, there is a corner where all the worktop appliances sit: Air fryer Kettle Toaster Multi cooker. There is currently a 2 gang socket, directly below the consumer unit. Is it possible to swap this to a 4 gang faceplate with back box? More importantly, is it safe...

Kitchen installed 2 years ago. Dishwasher door has started rubbing against adjacent units to the extent the dishwasher moves backwards when opening. Not sure why this would happen, nothing has moved as far as I can tell. Dishwasher screwed to worktop at the top. All other units secured. Seems...

I assume this has probably been discussed before but I just wanted to clarify a few things. I'm doing a light renovation on my kitchen and have read many things over the past week or so regarding the ideal position for the oven fused switch to be located. I understand that's it shouldn't be...

I’m replacing my kitchen tap and need to figure out the best way to connect the tap’s flexi pipes. Currently, there are no isolation valves installed, so I’m planning to add them as part of the process. The flexi pipes that came with the tap are 300mm, which is too long for my setup. I’m...

Hi I've changed the kitchen socket due to 1 of the switches breaking, wouldn't let me switch it off. Since I've changed the socket the left socket doesn't seem to work, if I flick the on switch I get power for a brief second then nothing.... Any ideas? I've since tried the old socket and still...

Hi, We had a structural engineer visit and tell us the wall we wanted removed was load baring. It was a 3m wall between kitchen and dining room, front to back, parallel with joists. He said it was supporting the timber frame wall above (2.2m in length, directly above) and a joist sitting...

Hey there We're getting ready to start our extension project, and the last big thing we need to decide on is the kitchen layout. Key requirements: Built-in larder fridge and freezer Single Oven Microwave Oven + Plate Warmer or another single Microwave oven - TBC Larder storage - atleast one...

Hey folks! I've some really old taps in our kitchen that I would like to replace. I'm sure a super basic question, but could someone please tell me how these are connected? I don't want to jump in cutting or turning and not have what I need to finish the job... or make it more complicated than...

Hi I have a kitchen mixer tap which allows the top part to pull out as a hose (like american sinks). It has frayed and I need t replace it, can you please identify what type of hose this is please and thanks I've uploaded 3No. photos

Hey all, I had a hot/cold kitchen skink tap changed over to a mixer around 6 months ago, I've had to clean what looks like rust from the base of the tap almost daily. I've attached an image below. Is this likely to be the tap or something within the pipe system at fault?

Hi, I’m currently fitting B&Q goodhome caraway kitchen base Units. I have a 1000 base unit which will be fitted as a straight corner and be used for a sink. Within their instructions they say to move the top back rail down the unit and cut out the top of the back panel if fitting a sink or...

Just fitted some LVT in the kitchen and had to cut under some upstairs/side panels to slide the boards under. Am about to fit the plinths (which I've painted the edges of to give some protection against spills and mopping) but am left with a bare edge on the upstand. Don't want to silicon it...

We are renovating our ground floor kitchen in Edwardian (1930s) house in London. No extensions/structural/notifiable (as far as we know) work planned, just new flooring and kitchen units. Whilst pulling up the old kitchen and flooring, the builder has highlighted that the current flooring is...